– For A Dose of Hasidic Wisdom –
The Power of Hasidic Stories
A New Book by Rabbi Dov Peretz Elkins
Rabbi Dov Peretz Elkins analyzes 62 stories, cleverly and often humorously written by the Hasidic Masters. He draws out what we should learn from each story to understand its meaning for our time, emphasizing what he sees as the core lesson of the story.
The foundation for each story is based on the wisdom of Rabbi Yisrael ben Eliezer, popularly known as the Baal Shem Tov, (1700-1760) and by the acronym, the Besht.
This book includes the genealogy of the Hasidic Masters, including the Besht’s great-grandson, Rebbe Nahman.
“ Dov Peretz Elkins has given our generation the gift of renewed access to the wisdom of Hasidic story-telling. With keen spiritual insight, Elkins chooses stories that speak to the needs of this time, reminding us of why early Hasidism revolutionized Jewish devotional life. His wise commentary helps unveil the complexity behind the deceptive simplicity of these tales and parables. This is a manual for anyone seeking to draw closer to God and to the heart of Jewish spirituality. ”
Yossi Klein Halevi,
Senior fellow, Shalom Hartman Institute
Other Books in The Power of Jewish Stories
The Power of Jewish Holiday Stories
The Power of Stories and Ideas From Talmud and Midrash